While the federal government still has not comprehensively addressed per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination, important PFAS-related developments have occurred on three fronts recently. As litigation against...more
Perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) and perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) are found in firefighting foam used by the military since the 1970’s for training exercises and to extinguish liquid and gas fires. These compounds are part...more
10/16/2020
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Recently, we have addressed the evolving regulatory landscape for per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), as the federal and state governments grapple with finding the best approach to handle PFAS releases from...more
7/10/2019
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EPA Steps into the Mix While States Continue Swift Action in Light of Potential Health Risks -
In a prior posting, we noted the proliferation of state legislative and regulatory activity involving Per- and polyfluoroalkyl...more
3/6/2019
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In a recent article posted by Manufacturing Today, we discussed the unexpected risks facing manufacturers of products containing Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). PFAS are a class of more than 3,000 man-made...more
1/17/2019
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